Bibliograph

Ancient Greeks, [writer, Michael Burgan]

Type

Label

Ancient Greeks, [writer, Michael Burgan]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page [62]) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Greeks

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

244177190

Responsibility statement

[writer, Michael Burgan]

Series statement

Early peoples

Summary

"A discussion of the early Greeks, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who were the ancient Greeks? -- What did the Greeks achieve? -- The first Greeks -- Reaching out to the world -- Wars and empires -- Rulers -- Soldiers -- Artisans and merchants -- Women -- Farmers -- Slaves -- Laws, crime, and punishment -- Beliefs and gods -- Ceremonies -- Health and medicine -- Festivals -- Temples, tombs, and other structures -- Pottery, painting, and sculpture -- Literature -- Philosophy -- Science, math, and technology -- Family life and children -- Shelter and clothing -- Food -- Education -- Sports and games -- Decline and fall of ancient Greece -- Legacy and people today

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor